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2 1. College: Kapi olani Community College CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 2006 Perkins IV Intervention Strategy Proposal Form (revised January 2012) Strategy # 4 Program Year (Descriptive) Strategy Title: Curriculum Development: Manual, Lesson Plans, Case Studies, and Creation of Hands- On Applications 3. Proposer s Name: Dave P. Evans E- Mail: davee@hawaii.edu 4. Proposal Period: July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 Is this proposal a part of a multiple- year strategy? No If this is a multiple- year strategy, for what year is this proposal requesting funding? Choose an item. 5. Brief Statement of identified problem area and reason for selection: a) Provide relevant program and/or college data to support the need to address this problem. b) Describe alignment of problem to one or more Perkins Core Indicators, and as appropriate, goals from the UHCC Strategic Plan, Achieving the Dream, and/or other UHCC projects. (See pg. 2 of Instructions) c) Include narrative that is supported by data. Be brief and succinct. a) Need The Hospitality Operations Management Concentration of the Hospitality and Tourism Education department at Kapi olani Community College has long relied on a simulated software program provided by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association for the students to learn the process and policies of a hotel property management system. As this simulation software was not an accurate representation of a real operational system in a hotel, the HOST department purchased an actual hotel property management system, Room Master InnQuest for the students to work with. While an actual system is an optimal application, it lacks the structure, case scenarios, and manual to deliver complete lesson plans. b) Describe alignment of problem to one or more Perkins Core Indicators, and as appropriate, goals from the UHCC Strategic Plan, Achieving the Dream, and/or other UHCC projects. (See pg. 2 of Instructions) For the most part the HOST Department is successful in meeting the Perkins goals with the exception of job placement: 4P1 Student Placement: 2010/11 Goal = vs. Actual = = not met 1

3 While a number of factors could be contributing to this deficiency (large number of international students that return to their home country; recovery from a recession in the economy and the visitor industry resulting in less jobs being available) the HOST department considers it to be imperative that students exit the program with the most relevant skills that can best prepare them to enter and succeed in the job market. Students that are trained on actual systems will be more job- ready to enter the workforce. This request for funds to develop a participative, engaged curriculum is consistent with the Perkins Core Indicator 2P1: Credential, Certificate, or Degree, Student attainment of an industry- recognized credential, a certificate, or a degree. With the complexity and completeness of this training, it is envisioned that an industry approved certificate will be created that will credential each student s skill attainment. This modernization of technical education is in keeping with the standards of the visitor industry as defined by the program s advisory board and by ACPHA, the program s accrediting body. As tourism is the prime engine that drives the state s economy, this request is in alignment with the UHCC Strategic Plan Goal B - Hawaii s Educational Capital - Increase the educational capital of the state by increasing the participation and completion of students, particularly low- income students and those from underserved regions and; B4. Increase by 3% per year the number of students who successfully progress and graduate (3,608 degrees by 2015). Offering education and training with the most up- to- date systems in an engaged, interactive learning style leads to student s success as defined by: persistence, retention, transfers to 4- year institutions, and graduation. Offering this quality of job- readiness training will assist the HOST department in marketing the program and attracting students to a career in hospitality and tourism. The opportunity for our local students to have hands on training in a system that is utilized by local hotels (e.g. Aqua Hotels and Resorts) provides an extra advantage when applying for highly competitive, fiercely sought after positions c) Include narrative that is supported by data. Be brief and succinct. This request for funds to develop a training manual that provides an enhanced learning opportunity for students is consistent with the following Perkins Core Indicators: Perkins Core Indicator 2P1: Credential, Certificate, or Degree, Student attainment of an industry- recognized credential, a certificate, or a degree. Perkins Core Indicator 3P1: Student Retention or Transfer, Student retention in postsecondary education or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. Perkins Core Indicator 4P1: Student Placement, Student Placement in military service or apprenticeship programs, or placement or retention in employment, including placement in high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations or professions. As tourism is the prime engine that drives the state s economy, this request is in alignment with the UHCC Strategic Plan Goal B Hawai i s Educational Capital - Increase the educational capital of the state by increasing the participation and completion of students, particularly low- income students and those from underserved regions and; B4. Increase by 3% per year the number of students who successfully progress and graduate (3,608 degrees by 2015). 6. Brief Strategy Description: 2

4 Answer the question: What do you want to do based on information provided in item #5 above? If this strategy is a continuation of a current strategy, indicate rationale for continuance. Strategies will not be considered for continued funding unless supporting data and rationale demonstrate impact effectiveness. Include supporting data i.e. effectiveness measures. Data on student needs, student impact (number served last year and anticipated number to be served in current year), and effectiveness must be provided below. Evidence of industry support. Include a short description on all proposed personnel to be paid for by these funds. The description should include: o the position(s) FTE, o if the hire will be regular or casual, o the position s/positions classification(s) (e.g., counselor, lecturer, APT, etc.), o o the position s/positions job duties and how the duties will benefit the project, the intended number of months of funding for each position. Please take into consideration the recruitment time for new hires. Itemize supplies valued at more than $500 and have a shelf life of 1 year or longer. Itemize equipment, whose description is an article of nonexpendable, tangible personal property having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost which equals or exceeds $5,000. For travel, provide a breakdown the estimated cost including airfare, lodging, per diem, conference fees, and ground transportation. Include the conference name, description, location, and dates. If possible, include the conference flyer and/or agenda. For services, if the name of the specific vendor is known, please include that information. Also include a breakdown of service cost (cost per day, hour, etc.) For software, include the type of software package, the estimated costs and how the software will enhance the project. The proposal funds the creation of curriculum that incorporates lecture, examples, extensive hands- on practice, and review of the college s current InnQuest Property Management System. The development would be done through a casual hire for a person fully qualified to develop curriculum and who is intimately familiar with the InnQuest software. The development of practical examples and cases provides an excellent opportunity to create a truly up- to- date, relevant educational program that would benefit our graduates pursuing a career in the hospitality field. 7. Calendar of Planned Activities: (add or delete rows as appropriate) In chronological order, briefly describe the procedures/activities planned to achieve stated goal(s) or outcome(s) Month(s) the Activity Activity Needs Analysis discussion with industry partners to gather case situations and scenarios will take place July & August 2013 (Summer) Design and Development of Curriculum, case studies, exercises, role playing; Drafting of Front Office InnQuest instructional Manual August to December 2013 (fall 2013 semester) 3

5 Design and Development of methods of delivery as well as assessment tools and rubrics; Finalization of the Front Office InnQuest Student Manual/Workbook January to July 2014 (spring 2014 semester) 8. Effectiveness Measures: (Refer to the identified problem item #5, and describe the anticipated quantitative outcomes expected from the implementation of the strategy. Where appropriate, indicate the effectiveness measures that will be reported after year one, year two, etc.) State the effectiveness measures clearly and in assessable terms. The outcomes stated here must be addressed later in the completion report. Confer with your IR office to ensure the appropriateness of the measurement of outcomes. Year End of year one: July 2014 Effectiveness Measurement Completion of needs assessment, curriculum development, writing of training manual Manual to pilot tested with students in the Spring 2014 semester and responses recorded. The HOST Department will involve hotel partners from the advisory board to validate the completed manual and scenarios with the goal to develop an industry approved certification. The development and specific endorsement of this workbook and training manual will be done in collaboration with Agua and Castle Resorts that utilize the Inn Quest system in their properties. 9. Budget Summary: For system projects, the budget must include a breakdown of costs by campus along with a total system budget. (Double-click to access Excel Worksheet). 4

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7 13. Indicate which Perkins requirements are covered by this proposal? (Check no more than three categories that best describe your proposal): 1. Building of the efforts of States and localities to develop challenging academic and technical standards and to assist students in meeting such standards, including preparation for high skill, high wage, or high demand occupations in current or emerging professions 2. Promoting the development of services and activities that integrate rigorous and challenging academic and career and technical instructions, and that link secondary education and postsecondary education for participating career and technical education students 3. Increasing State and local flexibility in providing services and activities designed to develop, implement and improve career and technical education, including tech prep education 4. Conducting and disseminating national research and disseminating information on best practices that improve career and technical education programs, services, and activities 5. Providing technical assistance that (a) Promotes leadership initial preparation, and professional development at the State and local levels; and (b) Improves the quality of career and technical education teachers, faculty, administrators and counselors 6. Supporting partnerships among secondary schools, postsecondary institutions, baccalaureate degree granting institutions, area career and technical education schools, local workforce investment boards, business and industry, and intermediaries 7. Providing individuals with opportunities throughout their lifetimes to develop, in conjunction with other education and training programs, the knowledge and skills needed to keep the United States competitive 6

8 10. Certifications: I certify that this proposal, budget, and certifications are accurate and complete and that this project will be conducted in accordance to Perkins policies and Federal, State, and University regulations and requirements. I also certify that I have consulted with the appropriate Institutional Research, Business Office and Human Resources Office personnel and that they have reviewed all budgets and resource commitments and have found that they comply with Perkins, Federal, State, and University requirements and policies. Proposer s Signature: Date: April 12, 2013 Print name: Dave P. Evans 7

9 CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998 RECIPIENT ASSURANCES Upon receipt of a Perkins Title I, Program Improvement, or Leadership award, I assure that: 1) The college has submitted a Perkins Title I annual plan and strategies, a Program Improvement plan and project proposals, and/or Leadership proposals that comply with the applicable requirements of the Perkins Act and the Hawai i Career and Technical Education State Plan. The college also understands that these and all other pertinent documents relating to the receipt of Carl D. Perkins funds are subject to a financial audit of funds received under the Act and may be included as part of an audit of other federal or state programs. The requirements of the college plans are listed in the Title I guidelines. 2) None of the funds expended will be used to acquire equipment (including computer software) in any instance in which such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interest of the purchasing entity, the employee of the purchasing entity, or any affiliate of such an organization. 3) The college will collect and maintain in the UH student information system (Banner) complete, accurate, and timely special populations data using the definitions established by the University of Hawai i Community Colleges. 4) The college will conduct an assessment of all of its degree and certificate programs and submit a copy of those assessments to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, CC by December 15 or the system deadline, whichever is earlier. 5) The college will submit a completion report for each project funded with Carl D. Perkins monies. The reports shall include: (a) a brief summary of activities completed, (b) results of the activities and (c) the impact of the activities, and (d) an expenditure report. The reports are due to the Associate Vice President for Community Colleges by October 10, ) Chancellors may amend project budgets provided such changes (a) do not exceed 1% of the campus total Perkins Title I budgets and (b) are made within the designated budget categories (i.e., salary to salary, equipment to equipment, supplies to supplies). All changes must be highlighted in the project completion reports. NAME OF COLLEGE: Kapi olani Community College NAME OF CHANCELLOR (Print): Leon Richards CHANCELLOR S SIGNATURE: Date April 13,